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Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
India’s First ISTS connected Wind Power Project Commissioned
Government’s plan of 175 GW RE by the year 2022
Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited  conducted India’s first auction of wind power projects in February 2017 in which tariff of Rs. 3.46 was discovered, which was much lower than feed in tariffs in vogue those days. This was a 1000 MW bid for projects to be connected on ISTS  wherein power generated from one state  could be transmitted to other renewable deficient states. Mytrah, Inox, Ostro, Green Infa and Adani were winners of the bid.
As a part of this bid, M/s Ostro Kutch Wind Private Limited was issued letter of award on 05.04.2017 for a capacity of 250 MW, with commissioning period of 18 months. A part capacity of 126 MW, located in Bhuj  was commissioned by M/s Ostro on 24.08.2018, ahead of schedule. The energy generated from this project is being purchased by Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand and UP.
The first auction also signified a major shift from the earlier regime of state-specific feed-in-Tariff  model to a Pan-India, market-driven mechanism. Beginning with this tender, SECI has brought out five tenders for wind power projects of cumulative capacity of 7250 MW, of which 6050 MW capacity has been awarded. Besides SECI and NTPC being central agencies, the State agencies of Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Gujarat have brought out bids and awarded projects based on tendering.
This 126 MW ISTS project marks the beginning of capacity additions in wind power based on market discovered tariffs, in line with the Government’s plan of 175 GW RE by the year 2022.
Ministry of Defence
THIRD EDITION OF LARGEST NATIONWIDE COASTAL DEFENCE EXERCISE ‘SEA VIGIL-22’ COMMENCES
The third edition of the ‘Pan-India’ Coastal Defence Exercise ‘Sea Vigil-22’ will be conducted on 15-16 Nov 22. This National Level Coastal Defence Exercise was conceptualised in 2018 to validate various measures that have been instituted towards enhancing maritime security since ‘26/11’. Coastal Security being a major sub-set of Coastal Defence construct, the concept of ‘Sea Vigil’ is to activate the Coastal Security apparatus across India and assess the overarching Coastal Defence mechanism. The exercise will be undertaken along the entire 7516 km coastline and Exclusive Economic Zone of India and will involve all the Coastal States and Union territories along with other maritime stakeholders, including the fishing and coastal communities. The exercise is being conducted by the Indian Navy in coordination with the Coast Guard and other ministries entrusted with the task of maritime activities.
The scale and conceptual expanse of the exercise is unprecedented in terms of the geographical extent, the number of stakeholders involved, the number of units participating and in terms of the objectives to be met. The exercise is a build up towards the major Theatre Level Readiness Operational Exercise , which the Indian Navy conducts every two years. Sea Vigil and TROPEX together will cover the entire spectrum Maritime Security challenges. Assets of the Indian Navy, Coast Guard, Customs and other maritime agencies will participate in Ex Sea Vigil. In addition to the Ministry of Defence, the conduct of this exercise is also being facilitated by the Ministries of Home Affairs, Ports Shipping and Waterways, Petroleum and Natural Gas, Fisheries Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Customs, and other agencies of Centre/ State.
While smaller scale exercises are conducted in Coastal States regularly, including combined exercises amongst adjoining states, the conduct of exercise Sea Vigil at the national level is aimed to serve a larger purpose. It provides opportunity, at the apex level, to assess our preparedness in the domain of Maritime Security and Coastal Defence. Exercise Sea Vigil-22 will provide realistic assessment of our strengths and weaknesses and thus will help in further strengthening Maritime and National Security.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 619
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 217.80 Crore
More than 11 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 217.80 Crore  today. More than 11 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10415061
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2nd Dose
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10117761
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Precaution Dose
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6991266
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FLWs
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|
1st Dose
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18436564
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2nd Dose
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17714832
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Precaution Dose
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13595365
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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40957391
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|
|
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2nd Dose
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31576688
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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61922103
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2nd Dose
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52984817
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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561212906
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2nd Dose
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515516366
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Precaution Dose
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91245259
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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204019059
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2nd Dose
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196909804
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Precaution Dose
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47095643
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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127661269
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2nd Dose
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123103423
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Precaution Dose
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46575284
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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1024624353
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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947923691
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Precaution Dose
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205502817
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Total
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2178050861
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 26th September, 2022 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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12
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2nd Dose
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124
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Precaution Dose
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5321
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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29
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2nd Dose
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202
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Precaution Dose
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8946
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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10644
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2nd Dose
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25136
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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3561
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2nd Dose
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11518
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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9028
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2nd Dose
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34980
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Precaution Dose
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633391
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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1285
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2nd Dose
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7260
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Precaution Dose
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264488
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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1071
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2nd Dose
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|
4959
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Precaution Dose
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114482
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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25630
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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84179
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Precaution Dose
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1026628
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Total
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1136437
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
PM congratulates Haryana girl for performance in board examination results
Chandigarh, July 26, 2020
In a live interaction during his monthly Mann Ki Baat address to the nation, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today congratulated Kritika Nandal from Panipat, Haryana for her performance in the recently declared board examination results. During the interaction Ms. Nandal said she is aspiring to be a doctor. The life of a doctor is dedicated to the society and it is a 24×7, 365 days on job dedicated in service of the people, said the PM in his reply. Talking about Haryana, Shri Modi said it has always been an inspiring, encouraging state in the arena of sports in entire India. On Saturday, Haryana has been announced as the host state for the fourth edition of Khelo India Youth Games which is currently scheduled to take place after Tokyo Olympics. The Games will be held in Panchkula in Haryana.
Our youth are coming forward from villages, from small towns and from ordinary families, said PM Shri Narendra Modi. Today, on Kargil Vijay Diwas, the PM also said on behalf of all countrymen he salutes the brave soldier and along with them the brave mothers who gave rise to the real heroes, sons of Mother India. Further, he observed that there was a time, when whether in sports or other sectors, most people were either from big cities or from famous families or from well-known schools or colleges. Now, the country is changing. New heights of success are being scaled. These people are moving forward in the midst of crises, fostering new dreams.
The honourable PM also had interaction with students from the states of Uttar Pradesh, Kerala and Tamil Nadu; asked them about their aspirations and wished them best of luck for the future.
Ministry of Finance
Extension of Due Date to 30th November, 2019 for furnishing ‘Annual Return and Reconciliation Statement’ for FY 2017-18
It is hereby informed that the last date for furnishing of Annual Return in the FORM GSTR-9 / FORM GSTR-9A and Reconciliation Statement in the FORM GSTR-9C for the Financial Year 2017-18 is extended from 31stAugust, 2019 to 30th November, 2019.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM greets the scientists on National Science Day; salutes Sir CV Raman for his contribution to science
PM greets the scientists on National Science Day; salutes Sir CV Raman for his contribution to science
Prime Minister's Office
Telephone conversation between Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and His Excellency Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States of America
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation today with His Excellency Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States of America.
Prime Minister warmly congratulated President Biden, conveyed best wishes for his tenure, and looked forward to working closely with him to further elevate the India-US Strategic Partnership.
The leaders discussed at length regional developments and the wider geo-political context. They noted that the India-US partnership is firmly anchored in a shared commitment to democratic values and common strategic interests. They reiterated the importance of working with like-minded countries to ensure a rules-based international order and a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific region.
Prime Minister and President Biden affirmed the importance of addressing the challenge of global climate change. Prime Minister welcomed President Biden's decision to re-commit to the Paris Agreement and highlighted the ambitious targets India has set for itself in the area of renewable energy. Prime Minister welcomed President Biden’s initiative to organise the Climate Leaders Summit in April this year and looked forward to participating in the same.
Prime Minister took the opportunity to invite President Biden and Dr. Jill Biden to visit India at their earliest convenience.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
India’s Presidency of G-20 a golden opportunity for both India and IRENA on how RE can accelerate industry transition of hard to abate sectors without compromising the development aspirations of developing countries, leaving no one behind: Shri Bhupender Yadav
IRENA can play a very vital role in India’s efforts towards attainment of enhanced climate goals: Shri Yadav
Minister urged IRENA to be part of CDRI and LeadIT being
spearheaded by India
Environment Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav meets Director General International Renewable Energy Agency
Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav met H.E. Mr Francesco La Camera Director General, International Renewable Energy Agency  here today. The dignitaries IRENA's can contribution in G-20 during India’s Presidency, and deliberated on other issues of mutual interest including strengthening engagement between IRENA and India.
Given IRENA’s huge global experiences on Renewable Energy, especially on Solar Energy, the Minister stated that IRENA can play a very vital role in India’s efforts towards attainment of enhanced climate goals announced by our Hon’ble Prime Minister at COP 26.
Shri Yadav emphasised that India’s Presidency of G-20 is a golden opportunity for both India and IRENA on how Renewable Energy can accelerate Industry Transition of hard to abate sectors, but without compromising the development aspirations of the developing countries and leaving no one behind.
The Union Environment Minister underlined that we may also look beyond G-20 and the existing arrangements while strengthening engagement between IRENA and India. IRENA may also explore how it can also be part of CDRI and LeadIT, which are spearheaded by India.
Both sides also discussed the importance of providing means of implementation including finance, technology transfer and capacity building support for achieving enhanced climate goals by the developing countries like India.
Ministry of Earth Sciences
A Low Pressure Area is likely to form over North Bay of Bengal & neighbourhood around 11th June
According to the National Weather Forecasting Centre of the India Meteorological Department :

ALL INDIA WEATHER SUMMARY AND FORECAST BULLETIN
Significant Weather Features
- The Northern Limit of Monsoon  continues to pass through lat. 18.0°N/ Long. 65°E, lat. 18.5°N/ Long. 70°E, Alibagh, Pune, Medak, Nalgonda, Rentachintala, Sriharikota , 14°N/ Long. 85.0°E, 16°N/88°E, 20°N/90.5°E and 24.0°N/89.5°E and Bagdogra.
- A Low Pressure Area is likely to form over North Bay of Bengal & neighbourhood around 11th June, 2021. Under its Influence, Southwest Monsoon is likely to advance into most parts of Odisha, West Bengal and Jharkhand and some parts of Bihar during subsequent 2
- Under the influence of likely formation of Low Pressure area over North Bay of Bengal & neighbourhood:
- Fairly widespread to widespread rainfall activity very likely over most parts of East India and adjoining Central India from 10th June Isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall very likely over Odisha during 08th-11th; over Gangetic West Bengal on 10th & 11th; over Jharkhand on 11th and over East Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh on 10th & 11th. Isolated extremely heavy falls also very likely over Odisha on 11th June, 2021.
- Enhanced rainfall activity likely along the West coast including
- Due to strengthening of southwesterly winds and other favourable meteorological conditions; fairly widespread to widespread rainfall activity very likely over Northeastern state during next 4-5 days. Isolated heavy rainfall very likely over Arunachal Pradesh on 07th & 08th; over Assam & Meghalaya during 07th-10th; over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim during 07th-09h; over Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram & Tripura on 07th & 08th June.
- Under the influence of the off-shore trough at mean sea level from north Maharashtra coast to north Kerala coast; isolated to fairly widespread rainfall accompanied with thunderstorm and lightning very likely over parts of south peninsular India during next 4-5
- Dust raising strong surface winds  very likely to prevail over plains of Northwest India during 08th-10th

Kindly download MAUSAM APP for location specific forecast & warning, MEGHDOOT APP for Agromet advisory and DAMINI APP for Lightning Warning & visit state MC/RMC websites for district wise warning.
Ministry of Earth Sciences
Depression over northwest Bay of Bengal off north Odisha – West Bengal coasts
Depression over northwest Bay of Bengal off north Odisha – West Bengal coasts
The Depression over northwest Bay of Bengal off north Odisha - West Bengal coasts remained practically stationary during the past 3 hours and lay centred at 1130 hrs IST of today, the 6th August, 2019 near latitude 20.50N and longitude 88.00E, about 160 km southeast of Balasore  and about 130 km south-southeast of Digha . It is very likely to intensify into a Deep Depression during next 24 hours. It is very likely to move west northwestwards across Odisha - West Bengal coasts during next 48 hours.
Warning
 Rainfall:
o Light to moderate rainfall at most places with heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places and isolated extremely heavy falls  very likely over Odisha on 6th and 7th August. Light to moderate rainfall at most places with isolated heavy to very heavy and extremely heavy falls very likely over south Chhattisgarh during the same period. Light to moderate rainfall at most places with isolated heavy to very heavy falls are also very likely over Gangetic West Bengal and Jharkhand during 6th and 7th August 2019.
o Light to moderate rainfall at most places with heavy to very heavy falls at isolated places very likely over north Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on 6th & 7th August.
o Light to moderate rainfall at most places with heavy to very heavy falls at isolated places very likely over Madhya Pradesh on 6th August and light to moderate rainfall at most places with heavy to very heavy falls with isolated extremely heavy falls  very likely over Madhya Pradesh on 7th and 8th August.
 Wind Warning: Squally wind speed reaching 45-55 kmph gusting to 65 kmph very likely along and off West Bengal- Odisha Coasts during next 48 hours. Strong winds speed reaching 30-40 kmph gusting to 50 kmph are also very likely over interior areas of Odisha, Gangetic West Bengal and Jharkhand on 7th August.
 Sea Condition:State of Sea will be rough to very rough over north Bay of Bengal and along & off Odisha - West Bengal Coasts on 6th and 7th August and also over adjoining central Bay of Bengal during next 24 hours.
 Fishermen Warning:Fishermen are advised not to venture into northwest Bay of Bengal and along and off Odisha and West Bengal coasts during next 48 hrs.
Ministry of Culture
Vande Bharatam North Zonal Competition for 26th January ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ Celebration Held in Delhi
In an initiative to commemorate the 75th year of India’s Independence as Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Culture have organised the All India Vande Bharatam Dance competition to select the cultural performances from across the different states f the nation.
During the fourth round of zonal level event held in New Delhi, on 12th December at Shah Auditorium, Rajniwas Marg, Civil Lines, the rich dance forms, music, songs of India in classical, folk, tribal and contemporary forms were presented in the presence of Smt Meenakshi Lekhi, Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture . The first Zonal level event was held in Kolkata  and the second & third level events were held in Mumbai and Bengaluru on 10th and 11th December 2021, respectively.
The event witnessed an amalgamation of dance forms from various parts of the Northern Zone on one platform.A total of 27 qualified groups, with approximately 400 dancers, from the State Level Competitions participated in the event from various States and UT's of the Western Zone like Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Chandigarh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan & Delhi. Participating groups performed specially choreographed acts in various dance categories like classical, folk, tribal, and fusion. Rich display talent across north India was seen here. There was enthusiastic participation from across north India as performers gave mesmerizing performances. The event was judged by renowned performing arts personalities, namely Smt Dhanarani Devi, Smt Nalini Asthana, Smt Kamalini Asthana and Smt Kavita Dwivedi.
The Vande Bharatam competition began at the district level on Nov 17 and saw the participation of more than 3,870 contestants in 323 groups. Those who cleared the screening at the district level took part in the state-level competition from Nov 30, 2021. More than 20 virtual events were conducted for the state-level competition over a span of 5 days till 4th December 2021.
Over 300 groups were selected for the state-level comprising over 3,000 dancers/participants. Thus, for one month, the event allowed all aspirants to showcase their talent to win a slot at the National level.
Over 2,400 participants from 200 plus teams were short-listed for the zonal level competition. Selected teams from this round will progress to the Grand Finale scheduled to be held in New Delhi on Sunday, 19th December. Top 480 dancers declared as winners from the grand finale will perform on the Republic Day Parade held at Rajpath, New Delhi on 26th January 2022.
The Zonal Level competition was seen LIVE on the official Facebook page & YouTube channel of Vande Bharatam along with the website  and mobile application.
Prime Minister's Office
PM chairs 40th PRAGATI Interaction
Agencies working in infrastructure sector should map their projects with water bodies being developed under Amrit Sarovar: PM
PM asks states to leverage the centralised Gati Shakti Sanchar Portal to ensure timely disposal of Right of Way applications
States may also formulate State level GatiShakti Master Plan on the lines of PM GatiShakti National Master Plan: PM
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today chaired the meeting of 40th edition of PRAGATI, the ICT based multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation, involving Centre and State governments.
In the meeting, nine agenda items were taken for review including eight projects and one Programme. Among the eight projects, two projects each were from the Ministry of Railways, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways and Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas along with one project each from the Ministry of Power and Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation. These eight projects have a cumulative cost of over Rs. 59,900 crore, concerning the 14 states viz Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Jharkhand.
Prime Minister said that the agencies working in the infrastructure sector, such as roads and railways, should map their projects with the water bodies being developed under Amrit Sarovar. This would be a win-win situation as the material dug out for the Amrit Sarovars can be utilised for civil works by the agencies.
During the interaction, the Prime Minister also reviewed ‘National Broadband Mission’ Programme. States and Agencies were asked to leverage the centralised Gati Shakti Sanchar Portal to ensure timely disposal of Right of Way  applications. This would expedite the implementation of the Mission. Parallely, they should work to use technology for enhancing ‘ease of living’ of the common man.
Prime Minister further said that States may also formulate State level GatiShakti Master Plan on the lines of PM GatiShakti National Master Plan and constitute state level units for this purpose. This can go a long way in better planning, identifying and addressing key issues and ensuring better coordination for timely execution of projects.
Up to the 39 editions of PRAGATI meetings, 311 projects having a total cost of 14.82 lakh crore have been reviewed.